Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 12/7-12/11

number_5_redEvery week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know.

A new study shows that children, especially boys, will read more using ebooks because it seems more “cool.”

Are audiobooks the future of publishing?

The Smashwords annual report shows that, in indie ebooks, preorders matter and $3.99 is the ideal price point for readers.

Why are reading and writing sometimes considered feminine activities?

Why are books getting longer?